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VOLUME 51. ISSUE 92 WEDNESDAY. MAY 29. 1991 I HE IGNPO Weber State University Ogden, Utah L Purple haze . WEBER STATE giaduates have reached the proverbial sunset of their University experiences. For a look back on the year as it comes to a close, se-2 the special section in today's paper. Part three of "Sign-Off ":. CHRISTINE RASMUSSENWf SIGNIKX7 examines student achievements and lists the names of candidates for graduation. Weber math department questions petition rate Professors call 70 percent class failure misleading By Lorin J. May News editor of The Signpost Members of the Weber State Math Department feel that a petition protesting a 70 percent failure rate for Math 105 is based on misinformation, making the course seem much more difficult to pass than it really is. "We're not happy with the passing rate ... but the 70 percent failing rate figure is not at ail true," said math professor and reme-(See PETITION page 3) News 2 Student loans can bring problems for some Entertainment 12 "What About Bob" offers plenty of zany hijinks 1. f t H. -w - .;-LT - .i?-? "(at. v.--' i 3 v . V - t V i a -4 JIM SAWDtYfHf SIGNt K)SJ OGDEN'S PATRIOTISM was on display during a Washington Boulevard parade Monday, which thousands attended. Ogden welcomes troops in grand style By Joyce Zabriskie Senior reporter of The Sgnpost Fireworks in the Dee Events Center welcomed home the men and women who served in the Persian Gulf as part of an Ogden Memorial Day celebration. Mayor Scott Sneddon welcomed Governor and Mrs. Norman Bangerter, Senator and Mrs. Orrin Hatch, Congressman and Mrs. Jim Hansen and Congressman Bill Orton to Operation Desert Salute. In a telephoned message from President George Bush, he said, "This will be the scene of your celebration. All of the waiting is over. I wish I was with you." Bush asked the audience to stop and think about the men and women of Des ert Storm. "Remember every veteran who has served, let today be a homecoming for all vets. Welcome home," he said. Sneddon said that he was grateful to the troops, their families and the people who stayed home and offered their support to those serving in the Persian Gulf. 'This entire program was a labor of love by a lot of people," he said. (See SALUTE page 7)

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VOLUME 51. ISSUE 92 WEDNESDAY. MAY 29. 1991 I HE IGNPO Weber State University Ogden, Utah L Purple haze . WEBER STATE giaduates have reached the proverbial sunset of their University experiences. For a look back on the year as it comes to a close, se-2 the special section in today's paper. Part three of "Sign-Off ":. CHRISTINE RASMUSSENWf SIGNIKX7 examines student achievements and lists the names of candidates for graduation. Weber math department questions petition rate Professors call 70 percent class failure misleading By Lorin J. May News editor of The Signpost Members of the Weber State Math Department feel that a petition protesting a 70 percent failure rate for Math 105 is based on misinformation, making the course seem much more difficult to pass than it really is. "We're not happy with the passing rate ... but the 70 percent failing rate figure is not at ail true," said math professor and reme-(See PETITION page 3) News 2 Student loans can bring problems for some Entertainment 12 "What About Bob" offers plenty of zany hijinks 1. f t H. -w - .;-LT - .i?-? "(at. v.--' i 3 v . V - t V i a -4 JIM SAWDtYfHf SIGNt K)SJ OGDEN'S PATRIOTISM was on display during a Washington Boulevard parade Monday, which thousands attended. Ogden welcomes troops in grand style By Joyce Zabriskie Senior reporter of The Sgnpost Fireworks in the Dee Events Center welcomed home the men and women who served in the Persian Gulf as part of an Ogden Memorial Day celebration. Mayor Scott Sneddon welcomed Governor and Mrs. Norman Bangerter, Senator and Mrs. Orrin Hatch, Congressman and Mrs. Jim Hansen and Congressman Bill Orton to Operation Desert Salute. In a telephoned message from President George Bush, he said, "This will be the scene of your celebration. All of the waiting is over. I wish I was with you." Bush asked the audience to stop and think about the men and women of Des ert Storm. "Remember every veteran who has served, let today be a homecoming for all vets. Welcome home," he said. Sneddon said that he was grateful to the troops, their families and the people who stayed home and offered their support to those serving in the Persian Gulf. 'This entire program was a labor of love by a lot of people," he said. (See SALUTE page 7)